Michael John Pfau Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-10-04T15:00:00
End: 2025-10-04T16:00:00
Location: St. Joseph Catholic Church

The memory of Michael John Pfau in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, who passed away on September 15, 2025 at the age of 86, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Michael John Pfau to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Mary Pfau and Raymond Pfau. He is survived by: his children, Michael, Patrick and Susan; his grandchildren, Meghan, Henry, Elena, Michael, Luca, Catherine, Alexandra and Ella; his wife Nancy; his brother Peter; his children-in-law, Sarah Pfau and William Perry; and his brothers-in-law, Harry Wendlandt (Jane) and Thomas (Kristine). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Repairers of the Breach, Mike's favorite charity, or the Jesuit Retreat House in Oshkosh, where he made annual retreats for 50 years.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Becker Ritter Funeral Home

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September 24, 2025

Carol Czajkowski wrote a sympathy message

“MJP. A mentor, colleague and friend. The most influential person in my legal career. Rest in peace, Mike. NJC”

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St. Joseph Catholic Church
12130 W Center St, Wauwatosa, WI 53222

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St. Joseph Catholic Church
12130 W Center St, Wauwatosa, WI 53222

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